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Impose Higher Fines Or Imprisonment On Those Found Guilty Of Damaging Corals, Sabah Assemblyman Urges State Govt
The state government should consider increasing fines or even imprisonment for those found guilty of damaging coral reefs.
130kg Of Seafood Seized In Sabah Crackdown On Fish Bombing
Around 134kg of fish, believed to have been caught using explosives, was seized from a market in Sabah’s Kunak district during a three-day operation.
Fish Bombing Still Rampant And Must Be Tackled Says Sabah Minister
More serious action is needed to tackle fish bombing in Sabah Semporna, says state Tourism, Culture and Environment minister Datuk Christina Liew.
Man Held For Fish-Bombing
A fisherman believed to have been using explosives to catch fish was arrested at Gaya Island, a 10-minute boat ride from here.
Joint Op Nabs Two Suspected Of Fish Bombing Off Labuan
Two fishermen have been arrested on suspicion of using explosives to catch fish off Labuan.
Two Nabbed Fish Bombing And Spearfishing In Waters Off Pulau Sepanggar
Two men were nabbed for suspected fish bombing and spearfishing activities in waters off Pulau Sepanggar near here.
Fish Bombers In Semporna Get Away, But Boats Seized By Authorities
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has seized four boats believed to be involved in fish-bombing activities off Sabah’s east coast Semporna district.
VIDEO: Fish-Bomb-Free Initiative At The Sustainable Action Conference
The Soft Launch to Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park & Kota Kinabalu Plastic Neutral and Fish-Bomb-Free Initiative at the Sustainable Action Conference held in November 2023.
Communities And Law Enforcement Unite To Curb Fish Bombing: Effective Response Leads To Trust Rekindling And Notable Successes
The prompt and effective response from law enforcement has not only demonstrated a steadfast commitment towards eradicating fish bombing but has also fostered an environment where law abidance is acknowledged and appreciated.
In Sabah, The Fish Bombing Goes On
The practice of fish bombing is also destroying our marine habitats. Between June 2014 and February 2020, 2,832 blasts, which destroyed vital fish habitats, were recorded.
MMEA Seizes Boat, Fish Bombs In Semporna Waters
Authorities have seized a boat used for fish-bombing activities near Pulau Omadal in Semporna waters.
SoundThinking Highlights Stop Fish Bombing In Their Annual Environmental, Social & Governance Report
In their annual “Environmental, Social & Governance Report,” SoundThinking outlined their work with SFB USA in the goal of ending the destructive practice in Malaysia and around the world.